Kelly H. Waldrop

Kelly H. Waldrop serves as a Base Contracting Officer for W7MT Uspfo Activity Alang 117 under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts critical to sustaining Army installation readiness. In this role, she executes solicitations, negotiates terms, and administers performance for infrastructure projects focused on building integrity, energy resilience, and mission-critical environmental systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial construction and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army engineering standards while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. Waldrop maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SAC FEDERAL, LLC and LYKOS INDUSTRIES LLC, both of which have demonstrated expertise in delivering complex facility upgrades and maintenance services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to military construction specifications. She collaborates closely with these firms to address urgent infrastructure needs, often coordinating with engineering and environmental teams to ensure contract deliverables meet operational and regulatory requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Waldrop consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of her awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while leveraging the agility and specialized capabilities of small firms in facility maintenance and industrial construction. Her approach aligns with DoD socioeconomic goals and emphasizes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and NAICS 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services), reflecting the dual need for structural modernization and essential garrison support services. She specializes in acquiring turnkey construction, utility upgrades, and installation-wide facility operations, demonstrating deep technical understanding of military infrastructure requirements and lifecycle management practices.